The best of the city under one roof: Time Out Market Vancouver reveals
further additions to its all-star culinary lineup of local chefs and restaurateurs
Time Out Market Vancouver will be home to 18 culinary concepts today,
Peacock by Chef Vikram Vij, Via Tevere, Kishimoto, Santo Taco, Heritage,
Mello Donuts and Boba Run are confirmed to join the curated mix
Time Out Market Vancouver – the first of its kind to launch in Western Canada – has today revealed the latest additions to its impressive lineup of local culinary talents. Set to open this Spring, the food and cultural market will bring the best of the city together under one roof: a curated mix of the best chefs and restaurateurs, drinks and cultural experiences – showcasing the city’s top talents and making them accessible in a unique space.
Time Out Market Vancouver – located at Oakridge Park – will welcome guests into its 51,000 sq ft space which will feature 18 kitchens, one dessert and one coffee counter, alongside three bars, multiple event spaces, around 1,000 seats and a large outdoor terrace facing onto a public park. Communal tables, open kitchens, and a thoughtfully designed interior will offer a casual atmosphere where families, groups of friends and solo visitors can get together and easily connect with one another. Time Out Market is not just a foodie destination but a vibrant community space. With a year-round calendar of entertainment and activations, there will be culinary and cultural experiences for everyone.
New top culinary talent names revealed to join Time Out Market Vancouver’s curated lineup
With six chefs and restaurateurs already announced, more culinary top talents – from beloved local institutions to award-winning and rising talents and much-loved local gems – have been revealed today to complement Time Out Market Vancouver’s stellar roster, serving a diverse range of cuisines:
Chef Vikram Vij brings new Indian concept, Peacock, to Time Out Market Vancouver
One of the city’s most well-known and loved chefs, Vikram Vij, is famous for his namesake Vancouver-based restaurant, Vij’s. Open since 1994, the institution was described as “easily among the finest Indian restaurants in the world” by The New York Times. Chef Vij has earned global recognition for his culinary career, cookbooks, and industry advocacy, highlighted by the Michelin Guide and James Beard Awards, alongside appearances on Top Chef Canada, Chopped Canada, and Dragons’ Den, among many others. For the Market, Chef Vij is launching Peacock, a new Indian concept which will serve Vij’s Samosa Chaat salad with beets and candied walnuts, Jennifer’s Salt Fish Curry, and Vij’s family Chicken Korma with pickled chillies.
Authentic Neopolitan pizza concept, Via Tevere, joins Market lineup
For over a decade, Via Tevere founders and brothers Dom and Frank Morra have shared their family heritage through several concepts in Vancouver, including Straight Outta Brooklyn Pizza, Dante Italian Sandwich, Don’t Argue Pizza, Cafe Soccavo, and il Saltimbocca food truck. Dedicated to bringing authentic Italian food and culture to the West Coast of Canada, both Via Tevere locations hold a prestigious “Vera Pizza Napoletana” certification, using traditional methods and ingredients to honour the streets in Naples where the owners’ family hails from. The brothers continue their mission by joining Time Out Market Vancouver, where they will serve traditional Neapolitan pizzas, from Margherita to Vesuvio, and paninos, including Prosciutto e Tartufo and Mortadella e Pistachio.
Kishimoto brings authentic Japanese cuisine to Time Out Market Vancouver
With over three decades of industry experience, Chef Akira Kishimoto honed his culinary skills in Osaka and Kyoto before moving to Vancouver to launch his own restaurant. His concept, Kishimoto, has been a staple of Japanese cuisine in the city for over fourteen years. Securing second at the prestigious 2023 Canada’s Great Kitchen Party contest and gold for best Japanese in the 2024 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, Kishimoto cemented his place within the Canadian culinary scene, regularly recognized by industry peers. At Time Out Market Vancouver, Kishimoto will serve Wagyu Broth Udon, Okonomiyaki and Oshizushi, alongside a few vegetarian and vegan menu items.
SANTO TACO will offer heritage Mexican dishes and an authentic taco experience rooted in bold, traditional flavours
Newly opened Mexican taquería SANTO TACO has quickly become a city favourite, earning strong reviews for its commitment to authenticity and its distinctive cultural point of view. Inspired by the street food of Mexico, SANTO TACO’s menu is built around carefully sourced, high-quality proteins prepared with respect for tradition. At the Market, guests can expect tacos, burritos, and quesadillas featuring standout proteins such as slow-braised beef birria, NY striploin asada, citrus-marinated pork belly, and classic pork al pastor, alongside rotating chef specials. The offering is rounded out with craveable appetizers and shareable plates, delivering a comforting yet elevated take on Mexican street food.
Modern Chinese BBQ concept, Heritage, joins Market lineup
Currently operating three Vancouver locations, Heritage Asian Eatery has made a name for itself by delivering Asian comfort food, using locally sourced ingredients and clever culinary techniques. From Peking duck to versions of Chinese BBQ, each dish is a celebration of flavour. Dishes served at Time Out Market Vancouver will include Premium Char Siu Pork, Signature Roast Duck, Succulent Soy Chicken and Charcoal Roasted Lamb Skewers, to mention a few.
Mello Donuts brings elevated artisan donut concept to Time Out Market Vancouver
Well-known in Vancouver and across the country, Mello has become a popular destination for hand-crafted, artisan donuts. Baked fresh from scratch everyday, Mello uses high-quality, natural ingredients and experiments with creative, flavorful fillings. At Time Out Market Vancouver, Mello will serve its much-loved signature brioche donuts, with popular fillings like matcha, as well as a selection of cakes and cookies, including crowd-pleasers like the strawberry short cake and cereal cookie.
Boba Run offers fresh, fun, and unique flavoured bubble tea options
Locally owned and operated Boba Run is a Korean-inspired bubble tea concept on a mission to create drinks that are fresh, fun, and a little defiant. Known for staples like Strawberry Matcha Latte and Korean Banana Milk, as well unique flavour combinations like the Honeycomb Dalgona Latte and Jolly Pong Cereal Shake, Boba Run crafts drinks without artificial ingredients, using fresh or non-dairy milk and house-made syrups made from real fruits and organic cane sugar. At Time Out Market Vancouver, guests will be able to order a range of drinks from the Boba Run menu, including a Brown Sugar Matcha Latte, Thai Iced Tea, and Peach Oolong Milk Tea.
The newly mentioned vendors join the previously revealed:
- Chef Rob Feenie will launch Feenie’s at Time Out Market Vancouver to serve gourmet burgers
- Chef Chanthy Yen joins with Mee Bar – a celebration of his Cambodian heritage
- Lunch Lady is coming to Time Out Market with its renowned Vietnamese street food
- At the heart of MaKaam is modern Artisan Thai cuisine from Baan Lao’s Chef-Owner Nutcha Phanthoupheng
- DownLow Chicken will serve its iconic crispy fried chicken
- Barnacle by Bar Bravo will offer a selection of raw and cooked seafood
Additional vendors, the official opening date, and details on the beverage and cultural program at Time Out Market Vancouver will be announced soon.
ABOUT TIME OUT MARKET VANCOUVER
Time Out Market Vancouver is a food and cultural market located at Oakridge Park, 650 W. 41st Ave. The Market offers a curated mix of some of the city’s best food, drinks and cultural experiences. Across 51,000 sq ft there are 18 kitchens, a dessert counter, a coffee counter, 3 bars, multiple event spaces and a large outdoor terrace onto a public park.
Time Out Market is part of Time Out Group PLC (AIM: TMO), a global brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city through Time Out Media and Time Out Market. Time Out launched in London in 1968 to help people discover the exciting new urban cultures that had started up all over the city – today it is the only global brand dedicated to city life. Local experts curate and create content about the best things to do, see and eat across over 350 cities in over 50 countries, and across a unique multi-platform model spanning both digital and physical channels.
Time Out Market is the world’s first editorially curated food and cultural market, bringing the best of the city together under one roof: the city’s best chefs, restaurateurs, drinks and cultural experiences. From award-winning chefs to much-loved local gems, from live music to installations from local artists – Time Out Market captures and celebrates the best of the city. The success of Lisbon brought further expansion and there are currently more than 10 Markets in cities such as New York (Brooklyn and Manhattan), Montreal, Dubai, Cape Town and Osaka, with several new sites in development, in addition to a pipeline of further locations in advanced discussions – all offering a curated mix of the city’s best culinary and cultural experiences.
For more information, please visit our website at timeout.com/time-out-market-
ABOUT OAKRIDGE PARK
Co-developed by QuadReal Property Group and Westbank, Oakridge Park serves as a bespoke and captivating cultural destination for Vancouver and is designed to seamlessly encompass every aspect of people’s lives — where living, working, and playing converge harmoniously, offering a space for inspiration, personal growth, and relaxation. Spanning over five million square feet and strategically designed around a sprawling nine-acre park, Oakridge Park creates a distinctive enclave within the expansive 28-acre footprint. A monumental redevelopment project that stands out as one of Metro Vancouver’s largest undertakings and ranking among the most significant ongoing transformations in North America, Oakridge Park is poised to be an unparalleled addition to the city.
Comprising residential, retail, office, green spaces, civic, and cultural components, Oakridge Park is a world-class, master-planned community. Once fully completed, it will offer a top-tier retail experience totalling 650,000 square feet with 140+ leading global brands, including flagship and boutiques stores, accommodations for over 6,000 residents through 3,000+ residences, 700,000 square feet of meticulously designed office space for over 3,000 creative economy professionals, one of Vancouver’s largest community centres and busiest libraries, six dynamic indoor and outdoor live-music venues, and will be home to the second Time Out Market in Canada.
For more information, please visit www.oakridgepark.com or contact Oakridge@nullquinn.pr.